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Loyds Family History

Loyds Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lords, Loyd, Lord, Loy, Loud, Leeds, Woods, Lyde, Lois, Louis

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Where is the Loyds family from?

You can see how Loyds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loyds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Loyds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Loyds families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Loyds's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Loyds families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Loyds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loyds census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Loyds. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Loyds. For the veterans among your Loyds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loyds lifespan?

Average Loyds life expectancy in 2001 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loyds ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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